Pontiac School District

The Pontiac School District is located in Pontiac, MI and includes 12 schools that serve 7,689 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Pontiac School District spends $11,706 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 54% on instruction, 43% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Pontiac School District has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MI state average being 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Pontiac School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 11% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Pontiac School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Pontiac School District serves 13% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.